einreiben

rub in (ointment, cream)

verb AYN-ry-ben Rare

Also means

apply by rubbing

Usage Note

einreiben means to rub a substance into the skin, often a medicated ointment (Salbe) or sports cream. Separable strong verb (rieb ein, eingerieben). Slightly more formal than eincremen and commonly used in medical instructions.

Examples

"Der Arzt empfahl, die Stelle zweimal täglich mit Salbe einzureiben."

Natural Translation

The doctor recommended rubbing ointment into the area twice a day.

Literal Translation

The doctor recommended the spot twice daily with ointment to-rub-in.

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